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FDM and the Danish Road Safety Council urge car owners to get their winter tires sorted out now.
Campaign to remind people that it will soon be time to switch to winter tires. (Photo: © Ida Guldbæk Arentsen, Ritzau Scanpix) 21 minutes ago
Even though temperatures outside are still in double digits, it is nevertheless almost time to think about winter tires.
That is the view of both the car owners' organisation FDM and the Danish Road Safety Council, which today are launching a campaign to remind people that the time to switch to winter tires is creeping up on us.
"The season can start in about three to four weeks, so we encourage people to plan ahead," says Tom Vestersø Larsen, technical consultant at FDM.
This is because there is typically a heavy demand at tire centres, and if you already make an appointment now, you are sure to get it done in time.
"When there is a week left before the first snow falls, people start thinking about getting their winter tires on. And many times that is too late, because those who were early have already booked appointments at the tire centres, and then there is often a very long wait."
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Too much hassle
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Ib Christoffersen from Odense drove with winter tires on his car for many years, but he no longer does that.
"I switched to all-season tires. It was really annoying having to change tires several times each year," he says.
"My mechanic also lives far away, and I'm not good at changing them myself. So I didn't want to bother with it. And given my driving needs, I thought it was silly to have to do it."
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Three good tips
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When the weather forecast shows no sign of either freezing temperatures or snow, it might feel unnecessary to think about winter tires already.
That is why Tom Vestersø Larsen from FDM offers three good reasons why you should still consider getting your winter tires sorted out already in October.
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